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Glaciation
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Glaciation
An examination of the effects of glacier ice movement on land as a concept developed by the 19th century Swiss scientist Jean Agassiz.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) |
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1991
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"The idea that the unique scourings of the earth along with the strange positionings of rocks found in Switzerland were a result of the Biblical Flood had long prevailed in science. It took a persuasive individual, highly respected in his profession, to finally turn that belief around, to realize that the real explanation was glaciation. The purpose of this paper will be to discuss the theory of glaciation in light of the contributions provided to the science by Louis Agassiz. The research will include a brief biography of the man as well as the impact he had on the concept of glaciation.Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz was born in 1807 in Switzerland among the spectacular mountains that were to play a significant role in his life. Originally planning to become a physician, Agassiz' love of nature eventually redirected his training. By..."
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"Glaciation" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Glaciation/19102>
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